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Lockdown a perfect opportunity to give fishing gear a bit of TLC | Canberra weather

By Sharon D. Horowitz
August 19, 2021
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From a fishing perspective, if you had to pick a time of year to be locked up, it would be August. This is truly the toughest time on the fishing calendar, with little to get excited about, especially around Canberra and on the coast. It is a month when many fishermen simply put the equipment in mothballs and wait for the first beautiful warm days of spring. The vast majority of us are doing it right now, whether we like it or not. Unless you live within 3 miles of the water and can sneak around a cheeky cast during your hour of daily exercise, this is a great opportunity to take stock of your fishing gear and to prepare it for the coming season. My gear gets a solid training, the majority of my fishing being done in salt water. Even if you fish exclusively in freshwater, your gear will benefit from a bit of TLC. I use the lockout as an opportunity to rewind all of my spools with a fresh line. Typically, the line should be replaced every six to 12 months, as sun, salt, and general wear weakens both the braid and the nylon. Reels should also be serviced semi-regularly, especially if they are primarily used in salt. At the very least, clean the coils with fresh water and spray them with lubricant. Donate again to the lure collection too. It is especially important to examine features such as treble hooks and split rings, and to replace them if they show signs of rust. The weather and fishing will both improve at the end of this lockdown. Doing the prep work now will be of great help to you when we are finally allowed to resume our favorite streams.

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Fishing equipment is hiding, especially in salt water. Use the lockout to maintain your equipment.

From a fishing perspective, if you had to pick a time of year to be locked up, it would be August.

This is truly the toughest time on the fishing calendar, with little to get excited about, especially around Canberra and on the coast.

It is a month when many fishermen simply put the equipment in mothballs and wait for the first beautiful warm days of spring.

The vast majority of us are doing it right now whether we like it or not.

Unless you live within 3 miles of the water and can sneak around a cheeky cast during your hour of daily exercise, this is a great opportunity to take stock of your fishing gear and to prepare it for the coming season.

My gear gets a solid training, the majority of my fishing being done in salt water. Even if you fish exclusively in freshwater, your gear will benefit from a bit of TLC.

I use the lock as an opportunity to rewind all of my spools with a fresh line. Typically, the line should be replaced every six to 12 months, as sun, salt, and general wear weakens both the braid and the nylon.

Reels should also be serviced semi-regularly, especially if they are primarily used in salt. At the very least, clean the coils with fresh water and spray them with lubricant.

Donate again to the lure collection too. It is especially important to examine features such as treble hooks and split rings, and to replace them if they show signs of rust.

The weather and fishing will both improve at the end of this lockdown. Doing the prep work now will be of great help to you when we are finally allowed to resume our favorite streams.


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